“It’s More Divisive And Polarising” | New Scottish Hate Crime Law Faces Criticism
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Scotland's new hate crime law has been put into effect but critics fear it may limit free speech, while senior police officials expect a surge in complaints about online content.
The Scottish government defends the law, arguing that it safeguards against hate and prejudice while allowing for individual expression. However, Victims and Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown's claim that the law was unanimously passed in 2021 is inaccurate. It was approved with 82 votes to 32 and four abstentions after heated debates.
The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 introduces a new offense of "stirring up hatred" concerning various protected characteristics, with a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.
The law prohibits communicating material or behaving in a manner deemed threatening, abusive, or insulting with the intent to incite hatred based on protected characteristics. While similar offenses were already illegal in England and Wales under the Public Order Act 1986, Scotland's law expands the scope by including "insulting" behaviour and requiring only a likelihood, rather than intent, to incite hatred.
Kevin O’Sullivan and Alex Phillips speak with former columnist for The Scottish Herald, Donald McLeod and The Sun’s political columnist Trevor Kavanagh.
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The most hatred I can see is the SNP's hatred for the people of Scotland.
And incite hatred for our English neighbours.
Soooooo Very Very VERY Seriously Completely Damn TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well said. 👏👏👏
He's racist against whites. Savagely.
Yep so can I,,and it's worrying, I honestly don't see how he can remain in his position as first minister, would be in doupt about his integrity intentions from now on...
William Wallace would be rolling in his grave after seeing what's being done to Scotland.
He's already dizzy af.
Nobody in Scotland wants it.
Well they shouldn't vote for people who have this type of extreme ideology should they. The SNP are there because the people have put them there.
Of course they do, the majority voted for it.
@@RachelBarker-ov2zg I've never voted for SNP and neither have any of my friends. Sadly, we have been saddled with them, but I will now be voting tactically to get them out at the next election.
And we the people didn't vote Dumza 🏴
When they become in Majority,they will not bother about the genuine Scotish or Irish Votes! 🙊 AND ( unfortunately) it's happening!
In an overwhelmingly white, Christian Scottish population I cannot help but wonder who this law is intended to protect!???!!!
The so called religion of peace ?
Agreed,,, but I think out like a sore thumb...
The Muslim Colonizers,Who want to steal the Land from It Native People.
Scotland is a lovely country with good, welcoming people. They neither NEED nor DESERVE this ludicrous behaviour ! How DARE he treat people in this way. Push these warm , lovely Scots too far and you'll see a different side.
They voted for it. The SNP was obviously a fascist party.
@@funkyanimaltheearloffunkdo1871 who is 'they'? The Scottish people did not vote for it , they're not so daft.
Well I have no intention of waiting for that to happen. Better just to move elsewhere!
@@bl4531 Enough of them did. There will always be that block of nutters. It's the same everywhere else in the West. That's what happens when you champion mediocrity.
@@funkyanimaltheearloffunkdo1871 you are speaking garbage, we didnt vote for humza yousaf.
Humza is one of the most religious and racial bigots you could find in Scotland
Put a Muslim in charge and this was bound to happen.
A muslim should never be in charge! Humza useless is a pathetic and dangerous man. Even Rishi, who I think is Hindu, is doing a terrible job of running the country! If you were a politician in Pakistan, you would have no chance of being elected because you do not represent them. The same should apply over here, unless you are proven to stand for our country and it's citizen's.
EXACTLY So!!!!!
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Your going to prison now🤬
Scotland, pakistani heritage first minister, Wales, Zambian heritage first minister, England, Indian prime minister, I think a pattern is emerging here.
@@philbamford6957 we need hate crimes when we openly elect minorities, thats how much hate there is, and they claim they need due to a wave of hatred! I mean wtf?
WHY IS EVERYONE SUCKING UP TO AN UNELECTED MIGRANT
So true. I just don't get it. England and Wales have the same issue.
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Get rid of SNP and revoke the hate crime law.
@alfredisted305 Explain what parts if the Act you have issues with. Its putting in place what was already done in England. This is media hype, it does not stop free speech, it prevents people organising hate against certain groups in society. You obviously dont understand the Act.
Agree but I think the other party's agreed on it as well.
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Everyone has got it wrong except you. They say that knd of thing in the puzzle factory.
Labour, Green's and Lib dems, not sure who I'm missing out, I just know that every party except the Tories who obviously have always opposed everyone else, voted this law through. In England there's not much chance you'll hear about all the good the SNP have done for Scotland. Also the SNP government under Nicola Sturgeon refused every single pay rise, since she took office. You only hear the bad things. Now saying that, this hate crime law can get in the bin. This is HUMZA's bill, he's despicable
@@kevinkevin-ug9poI've seen this same post from yourself on several comments here.
What laws exactly in England are you talking about?
Can you list them for us please.
It's a smoke screen for creeping Islamisation
Yes. I agree. It's so obvious.
Be careful, you will have the "busies" at your door for hate speach!
A smoke screen is something to disguise an underhand move. There is no smoke screen hiding these Islamic protection laws, it`s a blatant "In your face" show of force from the Muslim leader of Scotland. Expect plenty more of the same from the Islamists in charge of the rest of Britain and Eire. America will follow on shortly.
Totally agree with you. Its to protect one group of people. Islamic idiots openly say their plans are to get people in power, introduce laws like this.
Exactly 👌
I was an SNP supporter for all my life... but no more.
Humza is so religious he refused to back gay marriage. But here he is backing trans rights. Does anyone seriously believe Humza actually believes this radical western liberal horror? I think I know what this Muslim is really up to.
Divide and conquer.
I don't understand how the people of the UK can elect a Muslim don't they know the are trying to Islamify your country! If u think not your going to find out the hard way! Your country is half way ruined and they're going to take it the rest of the way while white Christians sit quietly by!
Is there A Law in Scotland and Ireland that- A genuine/ person born there ,can become the head of that Country? 😠 OR anybody ( outsiders)can come and rule ??
@@malhanneera Hamza was born in Scotland
@@joygibbons5482 You are of course correct. But the very same man declared his heart was in his homeland of Pakistan!
Scrap the Law!
You dont understand the Act. It does not stop free speech. It is bringing Scotland into alighnment with England as they had put this in place previous years. Did you moan about it being in place in England?
Do something about it, talk is cheap
Definetly it's going to cause more trouble than it's worth, this is the screw getting tjghtend again, bit by by bit in salami slices but this time this is a bigger bit, what's next ???
Humza represents one demographic. Period!!!! 😡😡😡
Fight back against the oppressor governments and woke mad people.🏴🔥🏴🔥🇮🇪🔥🏴🔥
They won't take JK Rowling to court, she will win.
💜🤍💚 I 🥰 J.K. Rowling 💚🤍💜
international EHCR laws supersede Humzas cloth eared law.
@@c.c.8841 takes years to Sue through all the courts to get there…
JK is ready, poised and wanting a scrap...💜💪💚
JK will triumph from this as the winner. Common sense will prevail. The SNP won’t be in power forever north of the border in Scotland where I live and I will be voting them out as quickly as possible. They cannot be trusted to do anything that is right by the people who live here.
Criticism is not hate!
I’m offended by the anti white rant given by Humza Yousaf in the Scottish Parliament. Who do I ring to report it?
EXACTLY!!!!
It’s been reported & police Scotland have said they are not looking into it
@@melaniescott-lj2to oh what a surprise!!!
It's all about protecting a certain demographic it's bloody bonkers
Don't be fooled. It's all about protecting the Islamic ideology from criticism.
As mentioned, it makes Scotland a dangerous place for women. A muslim making a country dangerous for women. Who woulda thunk it? 🙄
@lorenzbroll0101 No it is not, you dont understand the Act. It does not stop free speech. It is bringing Scotland into alighnment with England as they had put this in place previous years. Where you moaning about it beingin place in England?
I agree
@@kevinkevin-ug9po No such laws in England, thank god 😁
@@kevinkevin-ug9poUtter rubbish no such laws in England.
Have already reported Humza Useless for racism to police scotland this morning. Might report him for misogyny tomorrow.
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The problem is bigger than just Yousless, this bill had ALL party support! Scotland has been sleepwalking to disaster for years 😮
I think you’ll find that the Tories did not support it.
@@folly7533only because they were ordered to by Westminster
It was similar when certain scots voted for thatcher.
It is staggering that this nonsense had such cross-party parliamentary support. The finger of blame should not be pointed solely at the SNP, though it was and is Yousless’ baby. It brings into question whether the army of numpties in Holyrood are worth the candle. Oops, is that me on the hate crime register now?
It did not have all parties support, the most disliked party in Scotland, the tories opposed it totally.
Yup, it's hard to imagine a worse hate speech crime than this law itself.
the law will be abused no question
thats what laws are meant for
Remember his---- White White White White speech ? What was that ? A hate speech or not ???
Exactly, it really gives you a glimpse into what he's all about.
Extremely
Report it many of us have. Its a hate speach.
It's fine because he made it before the law passed....
Stop lying, he did not say white white white, he was discussing bias in companies or Big wigs being put in place in companies through privelige.
It s all about protecting EXTREMISTS, let s be honest.
Yes, especialy Islamic Radical's to take over SCOTLAND.
No it is not, you dont understand the Act. It does not stop free speech. It is bringing Scotland into alighnment with England as they had put this in place previous years. Did you moan about it beingin place in England?
just say he's protecting his own people, end of. he cares more for gaza then scotland.
This is exactly what I’m frightened of. Should I start investing in Witches clothing. Long, Thick black, outfits?? I mean it’s cold enough to not be too much of an issue.
Mooooz LIMB
IS Lamb iST
Supporting
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SNP are finished.
And do you think Labour will scap it. They use the law to it's fullest extent. We are all finished.
I hate to see these laws in Scotland. We are the most tolerant society in the world. Very scary world indeed. Absolutely Bonkers.
I have always excepted people for who they are. Very sad day for Scotland 🏴
Well Yousef now has his Blasphemy law . . Thats all he wanted
I agree. Good comment.
1930S GERMANY COMES TO MIND, WHAT NEXT POLICE WEARING BROWN SHIRTS!!!!!???
Well the SNP are a nationalist party just like that one in Germany.
If you study that period the similarities are frightening. Stupid people blinded by nationalism and a massive chip on their shoulder.
Their founding member Arthur Donaldson was a good friend of the Reich.
I was thinking about this exact same thing today. Nazis convinced it's population that Jew,s were the boogeyman and now it's the far right white male and the minorities are here to save the day.
And your children reporting on you for what you say at home - it's in George Orwell's 1984.
It has all the makings of a stasi state.
Absolutely
100% EXACTLY It Is!!!!!!!!
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ALL SCOTS Every day, at noon and 7pm, go on line and exercise your right to free speech. If 10s of 1,000s all do it at the same time what are they going to do! REBEL REBEL REBEL
Also all Scots should report Humza for his racist rant against indigenous people of this Country.
@KM-pq7sr one person did got arrested and is in prison 😮
@@user-Katie019 ?
@KM-pq7sr thought there was something organised lol apologies
Vote Reform, and yes I'm White.
I hate Humza so so much .
Then deport him back to Pakistan.
He is pure SNP
don't waste your time!
This election will be the 1st time Not voting Nationalist, and I'm voting Labour, back to ma ma and da's time it was always Labour!
We're going to see grown adults in classrooms next pretending to be children if this nonesense isn't shut down!
So if I go to the fringe in Edinburgh and take a show in and I get offended by something someone says they will close the show down to investigate?
Oh well , that's the fringe doomed now.
Several performers were 'cancelled' at the Edinburgh International Festival last year. Joanna Cherry was one of them - she started legal proceedings and they soon backed down.
Lots are pulling out now. He's turning us into a 3rd world our country is doomed. Help us uk !!
Comedy is dead. Done. More fun aspects of life to follow.
Free speech is not affected, if someone performing at the fringe is inciting hatred or organising a hate mob then that is a problem. Please read the Act not media spin. This was put in place in England years ago, did you moan then?
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The Stupid Narcissist Party strike again!
May understand the Hate crime Law first? You look a bit stupid.😁
This brings Scotland into alighnment with England as they had put this in place previous years. Did you moan about it beingin place in England?
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That’s the race law, the UK race incitement law. Which was a good thing, this law will simply just give the Twitter mob a place to report to.
@@kevinkevin-ug9po did the English law explicitly cut sex from being a protected class…..don’t think it did!
Yet the Scottish law protects transgenders, but not women…..🥸
@@kevinkevin-ug9po You are talking biggest load of bull sh t. 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
The far left are the far right.
Bang on
Hate Crime is emotional disorder
Hate crime is a matter of opinion that man is just stepping on our neck with his big boots and we are sick of it. We know fine what this is about. This is a disgrace these people who voted for this need to grow up .
It will be used against people some don't like plain and simple.
This sadly makes Scotland look like a laughing stock on the global stage.
I'm not so sure. This is coming everywhere in the West.
I've been warning SNP voters for years. For God's sake - No one listened to me!!
Get Humza out!!! This is pure evil!
Hamza and his deciples have brought this forward.
He is Evil and a crook...toss him out of Scotland....he is not wanted along with the Palestinian protestors. Time to take back our country as it does not belong to him and/or his followers.
Isn’t this what Jesus preached 🤔🤔🤔
It is already in place in England and Europe, its simply brings Scotland into alignment with England. There is nothing to stop free speech but organising to harm specific groups is a crime now. You talking is not hindered, unless you are wanting to stir hatred to a group with intent. Have any if you read the Act.
The only thing in Scotland we dislike is the snp
And the food.
What about
Mooooz LIMBZ!!!
And tory bootlicker servile forelock tugging knee bending unionist traitors.
Mr First Minister of Scotland is trying to introduce Sharia law. 😢
We don't have a Police Force
You have got ss now 😜
"It's More Divisive And Polarizing". I totally agree. And that is probably precisely the intention. Multiculturalism on a large scale cannot be managed democratically - only authoritarian. This law is only the first step on that path.
It's main aim is to stop people dissing islam and is sneaking sharia law in by the back door. Watch out Scotland, think of what that means as regards punishments in that religion.
Very true because people in multicultural communities are very unhappy, there scared of there own people.
Soooooo Very Very VERY Seriously Completely Damn TRUE is is only their
First Step!!!!!!!!
You Better "WAKE UP" Seriously Fast Folks!!!!!
Yep I think hamster has his own agenda...
Vote Reform
The English have always called a spade a spade, same as the jocks.
Canny Scots and too many immigrants.
"canny Scots" disappeared years ago!
I honestly thought this was an April fool prank. Unbelievable 😮
Hasn't Hamza not broken this law himself in the past?
@robcampion9917 maybe you have by getting this totally wrong. Most folk here dont understand the Act. Its already in place in England, who did you cry to then?
@@kevinkevin-ug9po Then answer my question, as you seem to know so much about it.
@@kevinkevin-ug9poSTOP SPREADING MISINFORMATION WITH EVERY SINGLE COMMENT YOU MAKE
@@kevinkevin-ug9po they have no such law
I believe has...
Abuse of power.
the Edinburgh festival is going to have a hard time this year?
What about the SNP cult members who called people like me traitors hate brewed up by SNP during independence vote 2014
Yes, should work both / all ways. Will it is another entirely different question? Most likely divided to silence people with views that the ruling class don't agree with. Hence they will control the power and Scotland will become a dictatorship in short order. Can see serious trouble brewing!
East Germany
Most people up here (Scotland) don't even know it's happening. It's quite concerning just how out of touch the general public are, but to be fair, if you just rely on main stream media to keep you informed, all you will learn is who was the latest person to be evicted from the big brother house...
Correct 100,%
Scotland has not uped the anti, Dumza Useless has, big difference.
It does not stop free speech. It is bringing Scotland into alignment with England, they had put this in place previous years. Did you moan about it being in place in England?
Hamza should be arrested and charged with instigating anti-democracy and clampdown on human rights. He should be taken to the ICC and charged accordingly.
The whole of Scotland should stop working,refuse to work and get the law changed
Should be allowed to hate others, this is a joke
Divisive & polarising? Probably the whole intention....
Never voted SNP in my life.
But I bet you benefit,
@@kevinkevin-ug9poWhat would those benefits be ?
We will wait...
@@kevinkevin-ug9poLMFAO. DELUDED TROLL
@@SilverSparkles22 hes an idiot claiming part of country has laws they dont have very uneducated going by other comments
@@user-ti3tq6kz9qAlmost a tory free country. Sounds like a plan.
SNEAKING IN A BLASPEMY LAW TO PROTECT HIS MEDIEVAL DEATH CULT !!
In the Equality Act 2010, sex is understood as binary being either male or female. It can mean a group of people like men or boys, or women or girls. Under the Act, a person's legal sex is the sex recorded on their birth certificate or their Gender Recognition Certificate.
I just want to say that I hate Humza Yousaf. Am I allowed to hate him? Is it okay that I hate him? Am I free to hate him? Do I have to turn myself in for hating him to the police? Do I have to apologize for hating him? What If I can't help myself in that I hate him?
The Thought Police, what a brilliant idea Scotland.
He can do what Sadiq Khan's been doing and go around the world saying 'Scotland is open for business' to Muslims, while pointing to this new law as part of the marketing.
It's f*cking horrible. Love and solidarity to Scottish women!!!
She does not understand the Act. Its been pointed out she has her agendas and she is wrong again.
I am a white British old bloke who hasn`t even seen all Harry Potter, but I agree with you. JKR is a wonderful ,strong and 100% honest ,brave woman. More power to her.
Everyone in Scotland should try and get reported for a hate crime.
This will result in losing the social stigma.
While also forcing employers to accept people with this on their record.
We wouldn't have to try hard 😂😂
Look what most people think of vile Tony scare chops.....who cares about him anyway ...we don't want to hear any views from him ever again..
Does this also stop people promoting Hamas?
Apparently by example it seems ok if you want to harass say, Israeli members of the public on the streets and if you complain about that to the police they will arrest you.
It does seem to only "protect'" certain demographics.
Any sensible employer will ignore any recorded "offence" on somebody's record under this distopian law.
Not to sure about that.them you could possibly be a liability if you have anything g like that on your record weather you be guilty or, the worse thing as I understand it you may not even know your down on record, even if the police decide your not guilty of a hate crime it still can go down that you been reported,, well that's my understanding of it, all I do know ow for definet it was sheer stupidity to introduce this sham of a law and eventually if is allowed to remain on place it will be seriously abused at some point...
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Humzashouldbe the first arrestforthe rant in Holyrood
Yes, and the whole of the parliament sat, and allowed it to go unchallenged.
Every single person affected by this new law should self identify as TRANS when arrested! 😂😂
Identify as a trans Jedi 😂
Actually I'd be interested to see how the system would handle that 🤔
If I start calling him Homer Yousaf in recognition of his life skills, will that be a hate crime?
Nope.
1984 😮
Imo the whole thing is designed to prevent criticism of Yousaf's faith community.
Social engineering 101 taking place. See the UN mandates, communist and muslim countries for reference.
i think the voters will punish the SNP severely at the next election, but a switch to Scottish Labour might make little difference.
It wont make any difference as they allso agreed to this anti hate law in fact it will have cost labour votes as well, just show you the damage one idiot in the right place can do...
What Scottish Labour?
The labour party in Scotland is minor branch of the English Labour party.
How long before sharia law comes into effect. I give it 50 years
I give it 5 years
Reform reform reform reform……
Useless yousaf should be reported - he said he want to make scotland a tory free zone ?? is that not stirring up hatred against tories ???
There is only comnon law that i recognize. People cannot even keep the 10 commandments . 😮
Fuk the 10 commandments my neighbor is a c*nt
Good luck Scotland
What has happened to Scotland the brave people
Blashmey law
tolerant to him, is no criticism to a specific group of people.
I never thought that when I got to the age of 67 I would be afraid to leave my house in case I say the wrong thing.
Yousaf is as Scottish as i am Indian.
Divide & conquer! These people know exactly what they’re doing! If he wants to control people to this extent, maybe he should return to his country of origin????
Your emotions, illegal.
One thing I don't understand is how a Pakistani Muslim can be Scotland's PM?! And how come another Pakistani Muslim is the Mayor of London?! Who elected them and why? There are no British politicians in Britain? How do you let this happen?
I agree with your sentiment,but unfortunately both were born in the Uk which makes them eligible for the office they hold. The real injustice is that both of them seem to have allegiance to their muslim faith above all other. This is obviously causing great problems in a democratic Christian country with western culture and values.
Scotland doesn't have a pm
I hate him so much.
Look out for the SNP Stasi at your door!!!
EXACTLY .
Likewise
Put me in jail I HATE THE SNP
It’s exactly like 19 30 Germany
The Scottish Goverment And Welsh Goverment where given to much Power . Only the Central Goverment of the UK Should be able to introduce laws like this . They should abolish the Scottish Goverment and the Welsh Goverment and the London Mayor
The madness of Useless and the snp never ceases to amaze me.